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Why Does Conveyancing Take so Long?
On average conveyancing takes between 6-12 weeks but this will depend upon so many factors.
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Illott v Blue Cross and Others – What is Reasonable Maintenance?
The long-running saga of the Will of Melita Jackson has finally reached a conclusion with…
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High risk investment decision loses charity £3.9 million
A Charity Commission inquiry into Kingsway International Christian Centre found that charity trustees had breached…
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Enforcing Suspended Possession Orders
In Cardiff County Council v Lee (Flowers) (2016) EWCA Civ 1034, the Landlord had applied…
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Receiving Gifts in Contemplation of Someone's Death
Prior to someone’s death they may gift you with an item of their Estate without…
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What Is An Environmental Search? Do You Need One When Buying A Property?
Buying a property can be expensive at the best of times so it’s no surprise…
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Schedule 1 – To the Children Act 1989 – Capital Provision
Have you heard of this piece of family legislation? Probably not. Under this Schedule the…
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Secret Trusts
When a Testator (a person who has made a Will) dies his/her Will becomes available…
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Inheritance Tax and effective lifetime gifts
Countless times we have come across clients who have been unhappy with the prospect of…
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Estates with assets across Europe
When a person dies in the UK leaving assets in another EU country this may…